Psalm 145:8-9
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
How can I understand your patience, your willingness to let me fail to obey you and to give me another opportunity to be obedient to you? You stand between me and the foulness of my deeds, not striking me down as I deserve. Your love and your mercy are a shield about me in spite of myself.
